Clarke PG6500ADVES Instruction Manual

OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS
LS1216
5.5KVA PETROL GENERATOR
MODEL NO: PG6500ADVES
PART NO: 8857856

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE 5.5KVA Petrol Generator.
Before attempting to use this product, please read this manual thoroughly and
follow the instructions carefully. In doing so you will ensure the safety of yourself
and that of others around you, and you can look forward to your purchase
giving you long and satisfactory service.
GUARANTEE
This product is guaranteed against faulty manufacture for a period of 12
months from the date of purchase. Please keep your receipt which will be
required as proof of purchase.
This guarantee is invalid if the product is found to have been abused or
tampered with in any way, or not used for the purpose for which it was
intended.
Faulty goods should be returned to their place of purchase, no product can
be returned to us without prior permission.
This guarantee does not effect your statutory rights.
ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING POLICY
Through purchase of this product, the customer is taking on the
obligation to deal with the WEEE in accordance with the WEEE
regulations in relation to the treatment, recycling & recovery and
environmentally sound disposal of the WEEE.
In effect, this means that this product must not be disposed of with general
household waste. It must be disposed of according to the laws governing
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) at a recognised disposal
facility.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WORK AREA
•Always use in a well ventilated area.
• Always position the exhaust outlet away from people.
• Never use indoors or in a confined space.
• Read these safety instructions before using the equipment.
• Keep children away from the generator.
POSITIONING THE GENERATOR
1. Always leave a least a 1m gap between the generator and any
surrounding building or structures.
2. Always ensure the generator is on a solid, flat surface.
3. Always ensure the surrounding area is free from any material that could
burn or be damaged by heat.
4. Never move or tilt the generator whilst it is switched on.
FIRE PREVENTION
1. Always switch the engine OFF when refuelling.
2. Always refuel away from any source of heat.
3. Always refuel in a well ventilated area.
4. Only use standard unleaded petrol.
5. Never overfill the tank, fill to the level specified (See “Checking the fuel
level” on page 11.).
6. Never smoke whilst refuelling and avoid smoking or using a naked flame
near the generator.
7. Never start the engine if there is spilled fuel. Any spillage must be wiped
clean and the generator allowed to dry before attempting to start the
engine.
WARNING: EXHAUST FUMES CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS IF INHALED

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PREVENTION OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
1. Never use the generator in wet conditions unless it is well protected/
covered. Under these conditions, adequate ventilation MUST be provided.
2. Never operate the generator with wet hands.
3. Never use water or any other liquids to clean the generator.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR GENERATORS
1. Always ensure the applied load does not exceed the generator rating.
Overloading the generator is dangerous and could cause serious
damage.
2. Always disconnect the generator when carrying out any maintenance.
3. Always ensure the generator reaches operating speed before connecting
a load.
4. Never allow the generator to run out of fuel when a load is connected.
5. Never transport the generator with fuel in the tank.
6. Do Not connect to a commercial or residential power supply; e.g. ring
main.
7. Never allow the generator air vents to become blocked.

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SAFETY SYMBOLS
Caution - The user
should be aware of a
general hazard
Hot Surface - Do not
touch
Dangerous voltage Poisonous fumes - Do
not use the generator
in an enclosed space.
Flammable Read Instruction
manual before use

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GENERATOR OVERVIEW
NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION
1 Handles 8 Battery
2 Fuel Supply Valve 9 Wheel
3 Ignition Switch 10 Dipstick
4 Fuel Tank Cap 11 Starting Handle
5 Fuel Level Gauge 12 Air Filter
6Frame 13ChokeLever
7 Control Panel 14 Earth Point

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UNPACKING AND ASSEMBLY
Unpack your generator and check to ensure the following items are present.
Should there be any deficiency or damage caused during transit contact
your CLARKE dealer immediately.
BEFORE USING THE GENERATOR
Attach a suitable earth lead to a good earthing point - water pipe, ground
spike etc., whenever you use this generator.
Before using your generator check that:
• The generator is in good condition and free from any damage.
• The generator is clean and free from fuel or oil spillage.
• The generator is correctly located for use (See page 3).
• The fuel system is intact and there is no leakage.
NOTE: Always use a funnel to fill the fuel tank to avoid accidental
spillage of fuel. If fuel is spilled it must be cleaned up before use.
1 x 5kW Petrol Generator 2 x Handle c/w fixings
1 x Axle c/w nuts & washers 1 x Spark Plug Box Spanner
2 x Wheel 1 x Tommy Bar
2 x Axle Brackets c/w fixings 1 x Pair of Ignition keys
2 x Foot Assembly c/w fixings 1 x Lead Acid Battery
WARNING: ENSURE THERE IS ADEQUATE FUEL IN THE TANK WHEN USING
THE GENERATOR. RUNNING OUT OF FUEL OR STOPPING THE ENGINE
SUDDENLY WITH A LOAD CONNECTED COULD CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE.
WARNING: ALWAYS CHECK THE OIL LEVEL BEFORE STARTING SEE
PAGE 10, FAILURE TO MAINTAIN THE CORRECT OIL LEVEL MAY SERIOUSLY
DAMAGE THE ENGINE.

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FITTING THE WHEELS/FEET
1. Lay the generator on its front and
attach the 2 feet to the frame
using 4 x short bolts, 4 x washers, 4
x spring washers and 4 x nuts.
2. Slide both wheels on to the axle.
3. Secure the wheel to the axle using
the nut provided.
4. Place the axle against the frame
on the generator as shown.
5. Fix the axle to the frame using
2 x long bolts, 2 x washers, 2 x
spring washers and 2 x nuts.
6. Carefully place the generator
onto its wheels/feet.
FITTING THE HANDLES
1. Place the handle into position as
shown.
NOTE: The generator has not been
shown in the image for clarity
2. Secure the handle using the
flanged nut and bolt supplied
• Making sure that the 2 plastic
washers are inserted between
the handle and frame as
shown.

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CONNECTING THE BATTERY
• Connect the negative wire
to the negative terminal on
the battery as shown on
the right.
• Connect the positive wire
to the positive terminal on
the battery.
• Ensure both terminals are
covered by the plastic
covers as shown.
EARTH POINT
1. Ground the generator by
connecting a suitable grounding
wire to the earth point.
NOTE: Connect the other end of the
grounding wire to a copper or
brass grounding rod that is driven
into the earth.
WARNING: FAILURE TO PROPERLY GROUND THE GENERATOR CAN RESULT
IN ELECTROCUTION

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CHECKING THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL
1. Turn the dipstick anti-clockwise
and remove from the oil fill tube.
2. Wipe the dipstick with a clean
cloth.
3. Insert the dipstick back into the oil
fill tube and then remove it again.
Do not screw in the oil filler cap/
dipstick when doing this.
4. If the oil level is at or below the ‘L’
mark on the dipstick, add oil to
the crankcase.
• Fill until the oil reaches the
threads in the oil fill tube.
• Oil capacity (See page 21).
• We recommend the use of
SAE15W40 oil in this generator.
available from your CLARKE
dealer.
5. Replace the oil filler cap.
WARNING: TO CARRY OUT THIS CHECK, PLACE THE GENERATOR ON LEVEL
GROUND WITH THE ENGINE SWITCHED OFF.
WARNING: TAKE CARE NOT TO TOUCH ANY HOT PARTS OF THE
GENERATOR WHEN CHECKING THE OIL LEVEL.